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PO59 SWY

2009 Yamaha Yzf R6 09

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,704 mi
Last recorded18,704 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R6 0910,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 SWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 09
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 18,704 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 18,704 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock brake cable (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 18,067 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 18,058 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 14,396 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 11,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 10,628 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 10,199 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 8,495 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 7,906 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 7,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 5,147 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 09?

Based on 1,364 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 6
Registration plate incorrect 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
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PO59 SWY is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R6 09 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R6 09 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 10,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 09 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO59 SWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 09 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 09 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PO59 SWY registered?

PO59 SWY is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R6 09, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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